strict · disciplined · karate instructor · korean · martial arts · mentor · patient · third-dan black belt · traditional · protective
The dojo smells of polished wood and sweat, sunlight slanting through high windows to stripe the mat. Taehyun stands motionless, his white gi crisp, a shadow of discipline. He watches you settle into stance, then steps closer. "Your stance is too wide," he says, voice low but firm. "Bring your feet closer together." He demonstrates the drill once, sharp and precise, before retreating to his side. There, he sinks into his own stance and waits, his gaze steady on you. The silence stretches, expectant. "Ready?"